Rayno: Gophers recruiting updates and new bracketology

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February 21, 2014 - 9:51 AM

The Opening Tip is a new feature to Gold in the Barn, with the goal being to share five nuggets -- mostly Gophers or Big Ten related but occasionally not -- every morning between 8 and 10. Dig it? Hate it? Want to see something specific in it? Send me feedback at amelia.rayno@startribune.com or tweet me @AmeliaRayno.

[Aside: the blog is a little more sparse than usual this week. Don't worry that's not a trend. I had a very big item added to my work load, thus the skimpier week, but things will pick up next week again!]

Five tidbits as I last-minute pack for Columbus (one of my top-four favorite spots in the Big Ten):

1. Recruiting update No. 1. Last night: Josh Martin had 24 points, 17 rebounds and seven blocks in Bothell High School's win over Roosevelt. Nate Mason has 24 points and five assists for Arlington Country Day in a win over West Oaks (via @D1Circuit).